SALEM HIGH

salem.k12.va.us/shs/

1,227 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Salem High School, located at 400 Spartan Dr in Salem, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Salem City School Division. Known for its strong commitment to both academic excellence and extracurricular engagement, the school operates under the motto of fostering a supportive environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a rigorous curriculum that balances traditional coursework with various elective opportunities designed to meet diverse student interests.

Beyond the classroom, Salem High is widely recognized for its vibrant school spirit and competitive athletic programs, often rallying behind their "Spartan" identity. The school encourages a holistic approach to student development, offering an array of clubs, fine arts programs, and leadership opportunities that allow students to cultivate their talents outside of academics. By maintaining strong community ties and a focus on continuous improvement, Salem High strives to equip its graduates with the skills, values, and experiences necessary to thrive in an ever-evolving global society.

1,227

Total Students

101.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SALEM HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	837
Hispanic	103
Black	179
Asian	39
Two or More	67
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
837 (68.2 %)
Black
179 (14.6 %)
Hispanic
103 (8.4 %)
Two or More
67 (5.5 %)
Asian
39 (3.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Salem City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)387-2437
Website:	http://salem.k12.va.us/shs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,227
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	101.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	433
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 304

Grade 10 329

Grade 11 295

Grade 12 299